Bulletin Board

Submissions: Items for the Sports Bulletin Board can be made by fax (717-274-1608), email (sports@ldnews.com) or may be dropped off at our 718 Poplar St. office in Lebanon.

Baseball

Mid-State Mavericks

Tryouts >> The Mid-State Mavericks will hold spring and summer tryouts on Monday, Oct. 14, at Central Dauphin High School. Visit MidStateMavericks.com and click tryouts for times and information. Register online. If you have questions, contact Jen Drescher at (717) 303-4692.

Lebanon Youth Legion

Meeting >> The Lebanon County Youth Legion Baseball League is looking for teener-age teams to compete in the league next season, 2014, and take it to the next level. Develop your team from a clearly-defined geographic area in Lebanon County no raiding of players from another teams territory. Compete with other teams from around the state, not with all-stars, but with your team, which you developed and coached during the regular season. Youth Legion is the largest provider of baseball for 13- to 16-year-olds in the state of Pennsylvania with 18 leagues and 185 teams in 35 counties under its jurisdiction. The league has been in existence since 1949 and has had many great players, coaches and managers in its storied past.

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For more information, contact President Ed Spittle (717-865-5117) or Vice President Skip Wolf (717-272-8844). Interested parties are encouraged to check the leagues website at leaguelineup.com/lcyouthlegion.

Baseball Instruction

Warehouse >> The Warehouse baseball facility, located at 225 S. 7th St. in Lebanon has two full batting cages for baseball and softball, clay MLB pitching mounds and softball pitching mats, a few hitting training devices and a baseball pitching machine and softball pitching machine. Also professional lessons from Doc Malloy (hitting), a New York Yankee scout, and Shawn Barton (pitching) of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Operational hours are appointment only by calling (717) 639-6065 or (717) 507-7461. Group rates available for everyone for all ages of boys, girls and adults.

Instruction

Learn from the Groffs: >> Professional baseball player Eric Groff and former Cedar Crest head coach Chris Groff are teaming up to provide quality baseball instruction for players of all ages. The focus of the instruction is to help each player become a fundamentally sound baseball player in all areas of the game. Instruction in the areas of defense, hitting and pitching are offered. For more information please call 717-507-6444 or email at teamgroff5@comcast.net.

Basketball

Elco Youth Basketball

Signups >> Elco youth basketball signups for 2013-14 will be held from Friday, Nov. 1, through Friday, Nov. 15. The biddy program is sponsored by the Myerstown Lions Club. Signup forms can be obtained at Elco Middle School, Jackson Intermediate School and Fort Zellers School. The program is for grades 2-7. Signup slips can be brought to the intermediate school gym on the following dates: Nov. 11 and 12 from 6-7:30 p.m.

Kris Uffner >> Private lessons/workouts are being offered for boys and girls ages 8 and up. Workouts are available for players of all skill levels, from beginners to high school players. Improve all aspects of the game: ball-handling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive skills and game knowledge. Call Kris Uffner at (717) 679-5833 or email k.uffner@yahoo.com for more information.

Lacrosse >> The Cornwall-Lebanon School District currently has the following openings for coaches: Girls lacrosse middle school club coach and high school assistant coach (volunteer). Interested individuals should send a letter of interest and resume to Rob Snyder, Director of Athletics, Cedar Crest High School, 115 E. Evergreen Road, Lebanon, PA 17042.

Fitness

Walking

In The Net >> Free walking is held at In The Net Sports Complexs artificial turf surface on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from noon to 3 p.m. For more information, call (717) 838-8706 or visit inthenet.com.

Cedar Crest Pool

Swimming >> The John W. Davis Natatorium at Cedar Crest High School is currently closed for repairs and maintenance.

Cedar Crest Weight Room

Lifting >> The weight room at Cedar Crest High School is open for use by community members ages 18-plus Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. and Fridays from 5-7 p.m. Fee per use is $2, payable to attendant; free to district employees presenting valid ID badges and to district residents with CLSD Gold Cards or athletic season passes. For more information, contact Emma Madaras via email at e.madaras@hotmail.com. The weight room is closed when school is closed and during home varsity football games.

Elco Weight Room

Lifting >> The Elco weight room, available to adults who reside within the Elco community, is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-7:15 p.m. throughout the school calendar year. Fees: Season pass $100, college students $30, monthly pass $20, college students $10. Contact Vicki Carpenter in the high school office to sign up at (717) 866-7447 ext. 2006.

Running

Oct. 20 >> Blue Jay 5K, 2 p.m., Elizabethtown College. Race starts on the college campus and will tour the surrounding countryside. There are overall and age-group awards. Registration is $20 until Sept. 30 and $25 after. Online registration available at appliedracemgmt.com. For more information, call (717) 580-6983.

Nov. 28>> The Great Turkey Hunt, 8:15 a.m. Registration is now open at appliedracemgmt.com for the 4.3-mile run that lets you hunt for your Thanksgiving day turkey. Find a turkey and take a turkey home. New this year: if you are lucky, you can win your whole Thanksgiving dinner. We still have our best dressed turkey contest, and prizes. Registration is $22 until Oct. 24 and $30 after.

Skiing

Lebanon Ski & Sport Club

Events >> The Lebanon Ski & Sports Club meets September through April on the second Tuesday of the month at Heisey's Diner. Spring and summer activities include hiking, biking, concerts, tours, etc. See lebanonskiclub.com for details or call (717) 273-7112.

Pitcher Needed: >> The Keystone Softball Academy premier 16U travel team is looking for a pitcher to complete its roster for the 2013-14 season. This team will be competing in ASA, pony and college showcases. If interested, contact head coach Tito Rodriguez at (717) 813-9611 or email titoceli@msn.com.

Susquehanna Valley Rebels

Players sought >> The Susquehanna Valley Rebels fastpitch girls softball team has openings for a pitcher and an outfielder for its 16U team. Anyone interested, contact Mike at msabo5151@yahoo.com.

Street Hockey

Lebanon Street Hockey

League >> The Lebanon Street Hockey League holds pickup and team-on-team games and practices most Sundays, weather permitting. Cost is free, just bring your own equipment. Anyone is invited ages 17 and older. The league is seeking individuals and teams to join the league. All skill levels are encouraged to participate. Games/practices are held at Northeast Park or the Cornwall hockey rink. This is not a rollerblade league. No fighting or checking is permitted. Call Brian at (717) 639-1785 or email hckymchn@aol.com for more information.

Tennis

Fall Mixer Adult Doubles

Tournament >> The Lebanon County Tennis Association will hold its Fall Mixer Adult Doubles Tournament on Sunday, Oct. 20, from 1-5 p.m. at the Lebanon High School courts. Partner are not needed for the event. Players will receive a number and be partnered up with a new person in each round (abbreviated set). The player with the highest total number of games won will be the over-all winner. Cost is $15/person (LCTA members $10). Balls provided and prizes and/or trophies will be presented to winners. Food, snacks and drinks provided to participants at conclusion of event. For more information, contact Tournament Director Cyndi Boehler-Walsh at (717) 269-5939 or email wals1@msn.com. Entry deadline is Thursday, Oct. 17.

Kids Clinic

10 and under >> The Lebanon County Tennis Association will hold a free Kids 10-and-Under Tennis Clinic on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 1-2 p.m. at Lebanon High School. The day will include instruction, prizes and drink. For more information, contact Cyndi Boehler-Walsh at (717) 269-5939 or email wals1@msn.com.

Umpires

PIAA Softball Umpires

Wanted >> Former softball players, male or female, or anyone else interested in becoming an umpire for the Lebanon County Chapter of PIAA Softball Umpires, assistance is being made available. The local chapter will assist you with your first years dues and help you to prepare for the required rules knowledge test to become a certified PIAA Softball Umpire. For the required forms and information to become certified for the 2014 high school season, contact Bob Lejcar at (717) 832-3123 or Bruce Kilmoyer (717) 222-2290.

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